Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Windows is a series of operating systems (OS) that allow users to control and manage their computers. Windows is designed to run on a variety of devices, including personal computers, laptops, tablets, and business desktops.

Windows is Microsoft's flagship operating system (OS), the de facto standard for home and business computers.

The graphical user interface (GUI)-based OS was introduced in 1985 and has been released in many versions since then, as described below.

Microsoft got its start with the partnership of Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975. Gates and Allen co-developed Xenix (a version of Unix) and also collaborated on a BASIC interpreter for the Altair 8800. The company was incorporated in 1981.

In addition to the Windows OS, Microsoft develops and sells gaming systems such as the new Xbox Series X and a line of PC, laptop and notebook devices, including the Surface Pro.

Microsoft Windows is a group of OSs manufactured by Microsoft. Windows is available in 32 and 64-bit versions and offers a graphical user interface (GUI), multitasking functionalities, virtual memory management capabilities, and support for several peripheral devices. Windows OSs constitute client as well as server versions.